Hello! Full reset settings (aka - hard reset) is a cardinal way to solve a fairly large number of problems. After such a procedure, the iPhone or iPad appears in front of you in its original form, as if you had just purchased it new in the store. Scratches and abrasions, of course, will not go away, but for cleaning the internal software you can be calm - iOS will be restored to the state of "the gadget just arrived from the factory."

Remember: absolutely all data is deleted from memory! So before you carry out the actions described in the article, it is highly recommended to acquire. Superfluous, as they say, will not. Made? Ready? Let's go! :)

Why do you even need to perform a Hard Reset on an iOS device? There may be several options here:

  • before sale.
  • The gadget slows down, buggy or.
  • Decided to start over :)
  • A lot of garbage has accumulated (although in this case it is better to do it).

In any case, here are two instructions that will make it easy enough to completely clear the memory of your iPhone or iPad.

How to Erase All Settings on iPhone or iPad Using Your Device

The easiest and most convenient way, it can be done literally in 4 taps on the screen. Unlock your iPhone or iPad and go to settings:

We find the line "basic" and scroll the screen to the very bottom. Click on "reset" and select what exactly we need:

For a complete and all-consuming removal, we stop our choice on - "Erase content and settings":

If you have a jailbroken device, you should not clean it this way - you will get a frozen phone or tablet. Here's how to avoid this...

How to hard reset using iTunes

Suitable for those who have a jailbreak installed. More this method can be used if you forgot the four-digit password for the screen lock and simply cannot get into the settings menu in order to use the method indicated above.

To do this, you need a computer and. Where can you read it. Check that the latest version of the program is installed, if not.

After connecting the device to the PC, in the very first window, click on restore. And just wait, everything will be done for you.

Please note: when you return the settings to the factory settings in this way, the smart machine will install the most current firmware itself. If, for some reason, you do not need this, use the first method.

A few important notes:

    1. Knowing the Apple ID is mandatory in both cases. If you forgot your password, then you simply will not be allowed to do anything.
    2. For Apple devices, you cannot perform a Hard Reset using the buttons.
  1. If the device freezes during the reset process or does not turn on after it, you can try here.
  2. After all the procedures, it will be necessary to perform the setup identical to how it was with.

P.S. Press the buttons, put "likes" - in this case, the reset to the factory settings will be soft and painless :)

Dmitry Marishin

Whether you're selling, gifting, or sending in your iPhone for repair, you don't want your personal data and photos on it to be exposed to prying eyes. Therefore, just for such cases, it is necessary to restore the factory settings and delete all personal information.

When you reset an iPhone to factory settings, it returns to its original presale state. It will not have music, applications you installed and other data, that is, absolutely no content, only factory settings.

In addition to the above situations, this feature is also useful when the problem with the phone is so serious that nothing else like a factory reset will help.

Preparing Before Restoring iPhone to Factory Settings.

  1. Make a backup:

  • Open "Settings".
  • Sign in to your profile / Apple ID.
  • Select iCloud.
  • At the bottom of the Apps Using iCloud section, find and open iCloud Backup.
  • Click "Create backup».
  1. Turn off iCloud and Find My iPhone.

  • Go to "Settings".
  • At the top of the screen, sign in to your profile (if you have an older version of iOS, skip this step).
  • Next, go to the iCloud settings section.
  • Below, find Find My iPhone, open it, and then turn it off (you will need to enter your Apple ID password and then click the turn off button).
  • Go back to your profile (Apple ID).
  • At the bottom, find the Sign Out button and click it.
  • You may be asked to enter apple password ID / iCloud, if yes, then enter it.

Restore or factory reset iPhone.

  1. Return to main screen settings, Settings app.
  2. Scroll down, find and enter "General".
  3. Scroll to the very bottom and click Reset.
  4. On this screen, you will be presented with a number of reset options, ranging from resetting your smartphone to resetting its dictionary or geo settings. To reset your phone to factory settings, you need to select "Erase content and settings".
  5. If your phone has a passcode, you will be prompted to enter it.
  6. After, you will see a warning that if you continue, all music, photos, video files, other data and settings will be deleted. Select "Cancel" or confirm your decision by pressing "Erase".

It usually takes one or two minutes to delete all the information. When the factory reset process is complete, your phone will reboot and you'll have a brand new (software-wise), clean iPhone.

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When and why should it be done.

We receive a lot of questions from you about resetting and restoring data on iPhone and iPad. Existing instructions lose their relevance over time, we offer the latest information with useful comments.

  • sells a device to buy new Apple gadgets;
  • buys iPhone, iPad from hands and used;
  • wants to reinstall the firmware because the iPhone is not working properly;
  • just wants to reset some device settings.

Go.

Reset iPhone


Attention! All processes described in this manual are irreversible. Recovering data after a reset is possible only if you have an up-to-date backup copy.

By resetting a device, we mean removing certain settings, data, or content from your iPhone or iPad.

How to reset iPhone

  • go to the menu Settings -> General -> Reset;
  • choose the appropriate reset option (we will consider all possible options below);
  • We confirm the choice and wait for the end of the procedure.

Before choosing, you should know what each of the items means.

1. Reset all settings

Why do: if something went wrong, some function stopped working, you were too smart with the parameters and you want to quickly return them to their original form.

What will be erased: all system parameters are reset to default values. At the same time, all content and user data (contacts, sms, photos, note applications, etc.) remain on the device.

2. Erase content and settings

Why do: if you decide to sell or give your device for use to another person (do not forget to log out of your Apple ID account later).

What will be erased: not only settings are deleted, but all user data. The device will be in the "out of the box" state. There will be no traces of presence on it.

3. Reset network settings

Why do: If you have network connection problems, data transmission problems, or signal reception problems.

What will be erased: all network settings, settings mobile operator, data on WiFi networks, connection passwords, VPN connections, etc.

4. Reset keyboard dictionary

Why do: if the iPhone learned a few bad words (mistakes were made when specifying automatic correction options).

What will be erased: all the data that was entered into the auto-correction dictionary while working with the device.

5. Reset "Home" settings

Why do: if you lost the standard application or just want to return the original appearance of the desktop.

What will be erased: nothing. Only the location of the icons on the desktop will change, standard applications will take their original places on the first two screens.

6. Reset geo settings

Why do: some programs ask you for permission to use location data when you start it. If you gave a bunch of unnecessary permissions or denied access to the right ones, you can reset all these parameters in one fell swoop.

What will be erased: all app geolocation settings.

iPhone Recovery

Bought new iPhone? Then you are here.

Under iPhone recovery we mean downloading a clean firmware or a previously saved backup to the device. The backup can be stored on a computer with installed program iTunes or iCloud. Of course, a backup copy will not appear by itself and the recovery process can only be carried out if one is available.

Firmware recovery in iTunes


Why do: if the iPhone or iPad stops turning on, constantly restarts, or behaves strangely. This happens extremely rarely, but restoring the firmware helps almost always.

What will be erased: nothing will be left on the device during a normal firmware restore, get the device with the latest current version iOS is out of the box.

This procedure should be done only if there is no backup copy with data, settings, contacts, etc. To start recovery do the following:

  • launch iTunes on a Mac or PC;
  • connect iPhone or iPad to computer with a cable;
  • select the connected device when it is displayed in iTunes;
  • tab Review press the button Restore device.

Restoring from an iTunes backup


Why do: when to return the device to working condition with minimal data loss on it or download a backup for a specific date.

What will be erased: only changes (contacts, settings, applications, content) that have been made since the backup was created will be erased.

This is how you restore from a backup via iTunes:

  • connect the device to the computer on which the backup is saved;
  • select in iTunes File -> Devices -> Restore from Backup;
  • select the most recent backup and click Reestablish.

Restoring from an iCloud backup


Why do: when you need to return the device to working capacity, but for some reason it is not possible to use the computer.

What will be erased: similar to the previous paragraph.

The only way to restore data from an iCloud backup is through System Setup Assistant. To use it, you must erase all the contents of the device ( Erase content and settings from the menu Reset) and configure it again by selecting the item Restore from iCloud copy.

These are the manipulations that can be performed with the device to delete certain data or restore performance.

To reset iPhone to factory settings without a password, you need to use iTunes and a computer. Specifically, you need to erase data from the device (then, along with the rest of the information, the password will be deleted) or perform a recovery.

1. Procedure for erasing data

Before starting any procedures, reset all data (photos, videos, audio and documents) to a USB flash drive and remove it from the device, and copy all contacts to the SIM card.

Important! You must have a computer with iTunes installed, with which your iPhone was previously synchronized.

This procedure looks like this:

  • By using USB cable connect your iPhone to your computer.
  • Launch iTunes. At this stage, a window may appear in which you will need to enter a password. In this case, use the recovery procedure, rather than erasing the data. You can also try to use another PC / laptop, but it also had to synchronize with the iPhone before. If you don't get a password prompt, you can move on.
  • The program will create a backup copy. We'll have to wait a bit. When this process is completed, you can continue to work. Click on the "Restore iPhone ..." button (or "Restore iPhone ..." if the program is in English).

  • When prompted to choose a restore option, click Restore from iTunes Copy. After that, select the most appropriate copy by date and time. It is advisable to choose the one on which the settings are reset. This may be the version you created when you first connected after purchase.
  • Wait until the data erasing is completed.

Thus, the data along with the settings of the device will be erased. Or they will return to the state in which they were before, before the appearance of various problems.

2. Recovery procedure

If for some reason you cannot use data erasure, you need to do the following:

  • Connect mobile device to your computer and launch iTunes with via USB cable.
  • Reboot your smartphone in "hard" mode. On the latest models(8 and 8Plus) to do this, first press the increase key (and immediately release), then the volume down, then the screen lock button. On 7 and 7Plus, press the lock and volume down buttons at the same time. In 6s and older "older" versions, you need to simultaneously press the "Home" and the lock button. After that, the iTunes branded icon will be displayed on the screen of the device.

  • At the same time, a window will appear on the computer screen in which you need to click the "Restore" button. Wait for the recovery process to finish.

After that, the device can be configured again.

3. What is the best thing to do

Best for any problems, including those related to forgotten passwords, contact support. How to do this is described.

To be specific, you will have to go to service center and ask to reset your device. In this case, you will need to say that you have forgotten your password.

To confirm that the smartphone is yours, take proof of purchase with you. It can be a purchase receipt, a warranty card with the name of the owner, or something similar.

When the phone starts loading applications for a long time, stops turning on and malfunctions, you need to reset the settings. You can drop them different ways but this procedure is not always necessary. Before selling a smartphone, you also need to do all these steps so that your information does not fall into the hands of another user.

Reset all settings on iPhone, what will happen and how to fix it?
You risk losing important personal information, photos, phone contacts. To avoid this, you need a copy of all your files in the iTunes application. This does not require professional knowledge.

Second option- copy all your files from using iCloud through your personal computer.

In what cases is it necessary to do without resetting the settings?

There are a number of reasons why you need to do this operation before taking the phone to the service:

  1. As mentioned earlier, this is the sale of a phone, especially when it comes to a stranger, in order to confidential information did not fall into the wrong hands.
  2. Spontaneous switching on and off of the smartphone.
  3. Hanging your phone (Does not respond to anything, just a white or black screen).
  4. If the phone does not turn on in any way.

These are the main reasons. Not every person will be able to do the reset procedure on their own, but you can read the recommendations on the Internet and try. There will always be time to take the phone to a repair center.

You can do this all through the settings of the phone itself. If you have an iPad or iPod, then you can do it the same way. But keep in mind that your iPhone must be officially unlocked. If you have a locked model, then do not reset in any case! You can easily check the phone status by IMEI operator code. You can find it:

  • At the bottom of the phone cover, where the manufacturer of the phone is written.
  • In phone. To do this, go to "Settings", go to "General", then "About device" and go to the "IMEI" tab.
  • On the phone box.

After that, you need to go to the imei.info website and enter the code there. Next, you will be told whether the phone is “clean” or not. “Clean” means that the smartphone has not been stolen or blocked. That's what "broken" means.
So, here is an instruction on how to reset an iPhone:

  1. Make sure your battery is above 80% before starting.
  2. Find the "Settings" section and go to it.
  3. Then open the "Basic" tab and scroll to the very bottom.
  4. There you will find the "Reset" column. By clicking on it, you will be offered a list of what you can reset (Network settings, keyboard settings, "Home" settings, location alerts "All settings", "Erase content and settings." Select "Erase content and settings".

You will see a window where you will have to confirm the operation. Please note that media files, music, games, applications will be deleted without a trace, so you need to save them in backups. After that, the smartphone will turn off for a few minutes, after which it will work again. During activation, you will need a Wi-Fi or Internet computer in the iTunes application. The iPhone will give you two options:

  1. Set up your phone like new.
  2. Set up your phone from backups.

If you choose the first item, then it will be like after buying from the salon cellular communication. If you choose the second one, then your data will remain on it. The choice is up to you.

After reading the instructions on the Internet, you can easily do everything yourself, without using the help of a wizard. Follow the following recommendations and you will learn how to factory reset your iPhone without harming your smartphone.

  1. Go to the "Settings" section on your phone.
  2. Find the "Basic" tab, scroll to the bottom.
  3. Click once on the Reset tab and select All Settings.
  4. Confirm your action.

Reset occurs in about a minute or two. After the procedure is completed, you can use your smartphone, your data, music, games, applications will not be deleted. Your bookmarks in Safari will not be touched. This procedure will speed up your phone.
Find My iPhone and Reset All Settings.

If your smartphone is at a distance from you, and you need to erase the data, then this can be easily done using the Find My iPhone function. To do this, you need to go to www.icloud.com. Then you select your phone and enter your login and password from the account. Once you have entered the data and confirmed it, click "Delete". Deletion of all data that is on the phone will start when the phone is online, i.e. connected to the internet. But remember that you can delete data only if you have previously connected given function. After erasing all data, the function will be disabled. Reminder: you can restore all your data using a backup that is created in iCloud or iTunes!

Reset preferences via iTunes

Before starting the procedure, look and make sure that you have installed a new version programs. Click on "Settings", click on "iCloud" and turn off the search for iPhone. To complete the operation, you need:

  1. Open the program on your PC.
  2. Using the cord that came with your phone, connect your iPhone to your computer.
  3. After prompting for a password, follow the further instructions that will be visible on the screen.
  4. Click on the "iPhone" device when it pops up in the iTunes app.
  5. Go to the "Overview" tab, find the name of your smartphone on the right (Example: iPhone 7).
  6. Click on "Restore iPhone", then click this button again.
  7. The device will reboot and the latest version of the operating system will be installed.

Reset settings in Recovery Mode

You can try the method when your phone does not respond to anything or does not start at all. To reset the settings you need:

  1. Turn off the iPhone in any way possible.
  2. Press the "Home" button.
  3. Connect via USB cable while holding the Home button.
  4. You will have a blue circle with the word iTunes. If you don't get it, repeat the process.
  5. Launch iTunes and make sure the iPhone is now in recovery mode, then confirm the action.

You can exit the program as follows:

  • Disconnect from the computer by removing the plug from the connector.
  • Turn off the power of the phone using the "Power" button.
  • Turn it on using the same button.

The phone should work like new.


How to reset iPhone settings using iCloud?

Thanks to iCloud, each user can reset all smartphone settings and delete all information from it. To do this, you only need access to the Internet, login and password from account Apple ID. To reset the settings you need:

  • Go to the iCloud website.
  • Log in.
  • Select the device you want to clean (There may be as many as you have in your personal use. Choose carefully to avoid deleting the necessary information).
  • Click on the "Erase" tab. After that, all settings of your phone will be reset, respectively, all phone functions will be disabled.

How to reset iPhone if you forgot your passcode?

It’s worth saying right away: if you didn’t have a backup of your data before you forgot your password, then you won’t be able to restore it.

  1. Connect your smartphone to your computer. Go to iTunes. (You won't be prompted for a password if you've already signed in from this computer)
  2. Wait for the copy to be created and saved in iTunes.
  3. After everything is done, click on "Restore".
  4. During this process, you will see a dialog box in which you need to click on "Restore from iTunes copy".
  5. Choose your device. Click on the backup that suits you best by date. iPhone will delete all your settings and you can put New Password.

There are two ways to save your data with backups. This is with iCloud and iTunes. For the first method, you only need a Wi-Fi network, and for the second, you need a connection to a computer. Let's analyze each method in more detail. A copy of the data in iCloud.

  1. Turn on the WiFi network on your phone.
  2. Go to the "Settings" section and click on the "iCloud" tab.
  3. Click "Backup" so that your slider is green.
  4. Then click "Create Backup" and wait for the download to complete. After that, it will be created in your iCloud (Time and date will be written).

Backup to iTunes.

  1. Connect your phone to your computer.
  2. Launch iTunes on your PC, but make sure you have it latest version. If not, be sure to update!
  3. If you are asked for a password, follow the instructions.
  4. Click on your device in iTunes when it appears.
  5. Click on "Create a copy now".

TIP (Required for everyone): remember and write down the password on several pieces of paper, put it in a place where it will not be lost. Otherwise, you simply will not be able to restore anything. Then look at the program last date and time to make sure the process completed successfully.

Apps to reset iphone to factory settings

There are many applications that can be installed in a few seconds and you can reset the settings on your smartphone. Here are the most proven ones:

  • Wondershare Dr.Fone for iOS- a program that can be found freely available on the Internet. In the program, you can choose the types of data that you want to reset, and you can also do a full reset by clicking on "System Recovery".
  • iLEX RAT- the program will help reset everything to zero in your smartphone when it has accumulated a lot of applications that slow it down. You can remove certain types of applications without interacting with iTunes.
  • Semi-Restore for iOS will allow you to restore the current iOS version, thereby improving the performance of your smartphone. You can download it on the Internet for free. The interface is very convenient and understandable for any user.

Typical problems when resetting settings

There are some reasons you may encounter. When a person does not succeed, he immediately begins to panic, so read the possible reasons.

  • Out of memory while performing an update. It is very easy to avoid it: you will need to delete music, games, applications that you do not need.
  • obsolete iTunes version. As mentioned earlier, you need the latest version of the program before resetting the settings, otherwise there may be problems with the procedure.
  • Problems with USB cables. To do this, leave only the USB plugs from the keyboard and mouse in the computer. The problem must be solved.
  • Some breakdowns in the phone's microchip that need to be replaced only at the repair center.

I reset my iPhone, I can't log in, I don't know my apple id password

This is not a problem in this case. The action is easily reversible if the phone is yours. There are two options for solving this problem.

  • By email.(Go to iCloud, after which you need to click "Forgot your Apple ID or password?". You will need to fill in the apple id column in the field, in short, mailbox.. Click on "Reset by e-mail". An email will be sent to your email address (which was specified). Follow the link and in the window that opens, click "Reset password", then enter a new password. Ready!
  • Answer the questions. Proceed in exactly the same way as email until the moment where you need to choose a recovery method. Click "Answer Security Questions". Fill in your date of birth, then answer two security questions. Write a new password and confirm your action. That's it, you've changed your password.

ADVICE: make sure the email came from an official Apple address.

Reset settings on iPhone and can't activate

Many users face this problem, but it is also a fairly simple operation. Check out a few tips.

  1. Turn on new network wifi. Sometimes, but very rarely, this is the problem.
  2. Press the "Home" button, then click "Start over", try several times (from 5 to 10), as the servers are loaded.
  3. Replace the SIM card with a working one, then press the "Home" button again and try the activation process from the very beginning.
  4. Connect your iPhone to your PC and then press the Home button. In the iTunes application, click "Restore iPhone" as described above.

Reset iPhone and phone won't turn on

Do not be afraid of such a problem. Try charging your phone without pressing any buttons. Then press the "Power" button. If it doesn't help, move on. Try doing the following:

  • Press the power button and the home button at the same time.
  • They must not be released within thirty seconds.

If this does not happen, then most likely a breakdown in the components of the smartphone. Therefore, you should take the phone to a technical center, and not try to do everything yourself.

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